Res 2019- 15 Outdoor Recreation Grant for Wentworth ParkCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-15
RESOLUTION SPONSORING AN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FOR
WENTWORTH PARK
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights act as legal sponsor for the project contained
in the Outdoor Recreation grant application to be submitted on March 29, 2019 and that the Public
Works Director, Ryan Ruzek, is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Natural Resources
for funding of this project on behalf of the City of Mendota Heights.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has read the Conflict of Interest Policy contained
in the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Manual and certifies it will report any actual, potential,
perceived or organizational conflicts of interest upon discovery to the state related to the application
or a grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights has the legal authority to apply
for financial assistance, and financial capability to meet the match requirement (if any) and ensure
adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design
life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights_has not incurred any
development costs and has not entered into a written purchase agreement to acquire the property
described in the Cost Breakdown section on this application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights has or will acquire fee title or
permanent easement over the land described in the site plan included in the application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, upon approval of its application by the state, the City of
Mendota Heights may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above -referenced
project, and that the City of Mendota Heights_certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in the grant agreement including dedicating the park property for uses consistent
with the funding grant program into perpetuity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Public Works Director, Ryan Ruzek,_is hereby
authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the
applicant.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 19'J' day of February 2019.
ATTEST
BY
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
BY J"_J �Q. 1
Neil Garlock, Mayor